PTA CARNIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS!

Thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped make our Spring Carnival a success. All who attended had a blast! Thanks for making it possible.

Victoria's Carnival is Coming!

Next Saturday, April 24th, is Victoria's Annual PTA Carnival. Our PTA is busily getting ready! They have been preparing for months - painting, building, gathering prizes, planning.

Each classroom is in charge of a game booth and a "basket" for the silent auction. Contact your child's Room Mom or the P.T.A if you'd like to contribute or sign up to help work the booth.

Events:
Cub Scout Troop - post colors

Victoria student Nathan S. - Star Spangled Banner

Radio Disney

Three Kid "Rock" Bands

DJ JoJo
US Army with their Hummer and parachute
22' Giant Slide
Bouncing House

Silent Auction

Game Booths:
Wheel of Fortune

Toilet Paper Toss

Cake Walk

Milk Bottle Toss

Go Fishing!

Lucky Door

Duck Pond

Fantasy Booth

Face/Hair Painting

...any many, many more.

Food:
Carne Asada - made by Mr. & Mrs. Chavez
Salsa - made by Mrs. Jacobsmeyer
Nachos
BBQ Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

Popcorn
Ice Cream

Silent Auction Baskets:

Arts and Crafts

Bakers' Dozen

Road to Reading

Pampered Mom

Pasta Night

Picture This!

Fiesta Basket

Movie Night

Chocolate Lovers

Garden

Toy Chest

...and many, many more!!!

Booths:

Victoria's Green Team

Gold Canyon Candles

U.S. Army - letters to the troops
Mrs. Murtaugh class Loofahs
Altura Credit Union

PTA is selling tickets every day before and after school in front of the school.

Tickets are 5 for $1.

Plan now to join us on Saturday!
Bring your family and neighbors for a fun day at Victoria School.

Welcome Back Staff

Victoria Staff returned to work on Thursday, August 20th. The teachers attended meetings on Thursday. As a staff, we adopted the theme of BELIEVE for the 2009-10 school year (see posting below). We BELIEVE that by working together we will increase student achievement.

Our FABULOUS PTA prepared a luncheon for the entire staff on Friday. They joined in our theme, asking us: "Do you BELIEVE in magic? Do you BELIEVE in miracles? If so, join your fellow Victoria Staff Members for a magical, miraculous luncheon buffet."

The yummy menu included a variety of salads, sandwiches, chips, fruit and vegetable trays, and of course wonderful desserts!

Mrs. Racobs organized this enjoyable event. For our entertainment, she led the staff in a musical contest. She played various songs that contained the word "believe" in it.

Staff members had to guess the title of the song and the artist of the song. Prizes were awarded to winners.

Thank you to Victoria's 2009-10 PTA Board and Committee Members for giving us, not only a wonderful lunch, but also a heartfelt welcome back!

PTA - We BELIEVE in you, too!

Get Involved with the PTA

The PTA is the nation's oldest, largest and highest profile volunteer organization working on behalf of public school, children and families. PTA volunteers work in schools and communities to improve the educaiton, health and welfare of all children and youth. (www.pta.org)


I recently met with Victoria's 2009-10 PTA President, Mrs. Debbie Nelson (no relation). We are excited about the upcoming year and many activities that the PTA has planned. Because we recognize that the family unit plays an important part in helping students succeed, we plan to have "Family Fun Nights" throughout the year. These will provide a wonderful opportunity for families to get acquainted with one another and build a stronger sense of community here at Victoria.


Soon, Victoria's PTA will have its own Blog to keep parents and community members informed about special events, fundraisers, and other opportunities for involvement.